Djibo
Sign in to saveDjibo is a town in northern Burkina Faso and the capital city of Soum Province. It is situated north of Ouagadougou and from the border with Mali. It was founded in the 16th century, became the capital of a regional state in the 17th century, and later the seat of an emirate in the 18th century. It is known for its animal market. The main ethnic group is the Fulani.
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Place details
- Locality
- Djibo
- Region
- Sahel
- Country
- Burkina Faso
- Population
- 61,462
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- History
- List of emirs of Djibo
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Djibo is a town in northern Burkina Faso and the capital city of Soum Province. It is situated north of Ouagadougou and from the border with Mali. It was founded in the 16th century, became the capital of a regional state in the 17th century, and later the seat of an emirate in the 18th century. It is known for its animal market. The main ethnic group is the Fulani.
Djibo retains a traditional chieftaincy led by an emir.
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